OSHA Inspection: PRATT ABBOTT

Issued

2022-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8702.00 · Current $4351.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces were maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  Establishment - Saco Valley Branch: The Employer did not ensure walking-working surfaces were maintained free of tripping hazards in the following instances:      a. Rear door -  missing and loose concrete creating a 2mm deep recession.      b. Sunken drains - aisle way between washers 58 and 49 (2mm deep), washers 48 and 39 (1mm deep), washers 35 and w27 (>1/8 inch deep).      c. Missing floor tiles near folding tables.      d. Back room (across from restroom) - drain hole without cover resulting in a 6 inch diameter hole, 1.5 inches in depth and reducing to a 2.5 inch diameter hole that is an            additional 5 inches deep.

Issued

2022-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5801.00 · Current $2901.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:   Establishment - Saco Valley Branch:  The employer did not visually inspect at least monthly portable fire extinguishers located:           a. In the front area of the facility, on the wall near the clerk station facing the entrance.           b. In the rear of the facility, near the back entrance, on the wall to the right of the back storage room door and opposite the restroom.

Issued

2022-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7252.00 · Current $3626.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  Establishment - Saco Valley Branch: Two orange flexible extension cords were being used as permanent wiring for connecting the Boss Machine and Telecommunications Server to a power source, in the back located behind the clerk counter.

Issued

2022-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8702.00 · Current $4351.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  Establishment - Saco Valley Branch: Employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials such as but not limited to Lysol Laundry Sanitizer, Fresh N Clean Biodegradable Concentrated Laundry Detergent, and Member's Mark Lemon Fresh Disinfectant Cleaner, without a suitable facility for flushing eyes in the event of exposure.

Issued

2022-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $5076.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   Establishment - Saco Valley Branch: The employer did not develop a written hazard communication program for employees working with and exposed to hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Fresh N' Clean Biodegradable Concentrated Laundry Detergent, Member's Mark Commercial Disinfectant Cleaner, and Lysol Laundry Sanitizer.

Issued

2022-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6): The employer shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals:   Establishment - Saco Valley Branch: A secondary container with the words "caution: chemical" was being stored and used by employees without the identification of contents and hazards presented.

Issued

2022-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)  Establishment - Saco Valley Branch: The employer did not maintain safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals used on site such as but not limited to Fresh N' Clean Biodegradable Concentrated Laundry Detergent, Member's Mark Commercial Disinfectant Cleaner, and Lysol Laundry Sanitizer.

Issued

2022-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.  Establishment - Saco Valley Branch: The Employer did not provide effective hazard communication training included but not limited to the hazardous chemicals onsite, recognition of warning labels, and proper manners to control exposure.

Issued

2022-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1450.00 · Current $725.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(a)(4):The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30.  Establishment - Saco Valley Branch: On or about March 2, 2022, the employer failed to post the annual summary of illnesses and injuries (OSHA 300 Form) for the year 2021.

Issued

2022-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2):Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  Establishment - Saco Valley Branch: The ceiling mounted light fixture located in the restroom was not fitted with an approved cover or globe per manufacturer listing and labeling requirements.